It would be big news if the Toronto subway was fully open on a weekend. Once again broadcast media are offering “need-to-know” news that the subway, or some part of it, is closed. Of course, if you are into working out travel plans that involve taking the subway between the places where it’s shut down and where it’s not — knock yourself out. There is an “unexpected” shut down today on the Bloor line (2). Unexpected by whom? Anyway, it may not last too long. The Yonge line (1) was shut down for track work between Bloor-Yonge and Osgoode stations on Saturday, March 14. The TTC is closing that section of the line to allow crews to work on the unfinished platform at Union Station. Trains will turn back north at both Bloor and Osgoode stations until Sunday morning. However, shuttle buses will be available from Osgoode to St. Andrew stations and from Rosedale to King stations. Today there will be a two-stop closure between Union and St. Andrew stations. All trains will turn back northbound at Union and St. Andrew, so if you’d like to get downtown without setting foot outside, make sure to hop on the Yonge line. No shuttle buses will be provided from St. Andrew to Union on Sunday. A temporary lift device from the subway level to the concourse level will be available for those on wheelchairs, scooters or other mobility devices.
